- A
Attach an internet gateway to the VPC and allow all inbound traffic.
Why wrong: Internet gateway enables internet access, not private connectivity to on-prem.
- B
Configure a security group that allows all traffic from the on-premises network.
Why wrong: Security groups are stateful firewalls for instances, not for site-to-site VPN connectivity.
- C
Provision an AWS Direct Connect connection for a private, dedicated link.
Direct Connect provides a private, low-latency connection bypassing the internet.
- D
Use security groups to allow traffic from the on-premises IP range.
Why wrong: Security groups alone do not establish connectivity; they are just firewall rules.
- E
Deploy an AWS Site-to-Site VPN connection using IPsec.
Site-to-Site VPN provides encrypted tunnels over the internet between on-prem and VPC.
350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of cloud security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is migrating critical workloads to AWS and wants to ensure secure connectivity between their on-premises network and the VPC. Which TWO actions should be taken to meet this requirement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Provision an AWS Direct Connect connection for a private, dedicated link.
Option C is correct because AWS Direct Connect provides a private, dedicated network link from on-premises to AWS, bypassing the public internet for consistent latency, higher bandwidth, and enhanced security. This meets the requirement for secure connectivity during a critical workload migration.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Attach an internet gateway to the VPC and allow all inbound traffic.
Why it's wrong here
Internet gateway enables internet access, not private connectivity to on-prem.
- ✗
Configure a security group that allows all traffic from the on-premises network.
Why it's wrong here
Security groups are stateful firewalls for instances, not for site-to-site VPN connectivity.
- ✓
Provision an AWS Direct Connect connection for a private, dedicated link.
Why this is correct
Direct Connect provides a private, low-latency connection bypassing the internet.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use security groups to allow traffic from the on-premises IP range.
Why it's wrong here
Security groups alone do not establish connectivity; they are just firewall rules.
- ✓
Deploy an AWS Site-to-Site VPN connection using IPsec.
Why this is correct
Site-to-Site VPN provides encrypted tunnels over the internet between on-prem and VPC.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that security groups or network ACLs alone can provide secure connectivity, when in fact they are only access control mechanisms that require an underlying transport (VPN or Direct Connect) to establish the link.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
AWS Direct Connect uses IEEE 802.1Q VLANs to create virtual interfaces (VIFs) over a dedicated physical connection, supporting BGP for routing and optionally MPLS for traffic isolation. In contrast, a Site-to-Site VPN uses IPsec (IKEv1/IKEv2) to encrypt traffic over the internet, which can introduce latency and jitter; Direct Connect avoids these issues by using a private, carrier-grade network path.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-701 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 350-701 question test?
Cloud Security — This question tests Cloud Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Provision an AWS Direct Connect connection for a private, dedicated link. — Option C is correct because AWS Direct Connect provides a private, dedicated network link from on-premises to AWS, bypassing the public internet for consistent latency, higher bandwidth, and enhanced security. This meets the requirement for secure connectivity during a critical workload migration.
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